Cross Gates, Garforth, Kippax, Whitkirk, Seacroft, Colton, Temple Newsam, Methley and Allerton Bywater are all featured in this rewind to 1997, a year in community-spirit burned bright. These photos, plucked from the YEP archive, feature shops, pubs, restaurants, sports teams as well as a raft of familiar faces and stories making the news during the 12 months. Spotted anyone you remember? READ MORE: 36 photos to take you back to east Leeds in 1996 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
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38. East Leeds in 1997
Pets at Home store at Colton Retail Centre held a reptile weekend staged by Protreus Reptiles Rescue Services in June 1997. Pictured is herpetologist Peter Heathcote face-to-face with a six foot Golden Python. Photo: James Hardisty
39. East Leeds in 1997
Methley Rangers, who played in Division 2 of the West Yorkshire League, pictured in October 1997. Back row, from left, are Paul Waddington, Trevor Rymer, Steve Elstob, Andy Parfitt, Jonathan O'Connor, Christian Wright and Steve Maddocks. Front row, from left, are Mark Smith, Wayne Riley, Philip Milner, Mark Kellett, Ian Savory and Shaun Websdale. Photo: Mel Hulme
40. East Leeds in 1997
Temple Moor High School pupils by some of the pictures at Seacroft Hospital in June 1997. Pictured, from left, are Matthew Denton, Martin Barker, Nick Dixon, Jonathan Richardson, Mark MIller, Anita Wardle and Andrew Heffron. Photo: Steve Riding
41. East Leeds in 1997
Whitkirk who played in the Premier Division of the West Yorkshire League pictured in October 1997. Back row, from left, are Tony Matthews (manager), Jamie Reynolds, Mark Newstead, Mark Walton, Malcolm Roff, Paul Masterton, Warren Jones, Darren Marshall and Gary Cale. Front row, from left, are Willy Heselgrave, Chris Prior, Ian Simpson (captain), Chris MclDuff, Sean Wood and Keith Brown. Photo: Keith Lawson
42. East Leeds in 1997
The Crossgates Village Welfare Association's pantomime 'Puss In Boots' was being staged at the Penda's Way Community Centre in February 1997. Pictured at rehearsal is Claire Brown, the principal character, with two of the show's young dancers Terri Marie Calvert (left) and Caroline Hardy. Photo: Mel Hulme